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Are you passionate about improving school attendance and ensuring every child receives their full educational entitlement? Peterborough City Council is seeking a dedicated and proactive Attendance Officer to join our dynamic Attendance Team.
Job Responsibility:
Liaise with families, schools, and partner agencies to promote regular school attendance and ensure children receive their full educational entitlement
Support schools in improving attendance through advice, guidance, and enforcement, including statutory responsibilities such as issuing penalty notices and preparing cases for court proceedings
Deliver elements of Peterborough's traded attendance service, providing bespoke support to schools and academies to improve attendance outcomes
Conduct visits and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure access to full-time education
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, compliant attendance service
Requirements:
Qualified in education or a related field
Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Knowledgeable about school attendance legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and the challenges faced by vulnerable learners
Experience in working with children, families, and education settings
Strong IT and communication skills
Resilient and organised, with a solution-focused mindset
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
What we offer:
Hybrid working with flexibility across council offices, family hubs, and community settings
Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
Sick pay
Local government pension scheme
Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
Paid volunteering hours each year
Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards